1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 234Get this manual
Disassembly
i and reassembling manual starterSpring has stored
energy1Remove ropeSee Replacement of Starter Rope
'" Protect your eyesWear safety glasses while disassembling
EJ and friction spring links
f51 2Remove the retaining ringstarter pawlfriction spring
f61 3Remove the starter spindle screw and lockwasherHold the pulley down in the housing and lift out the spindle